A Karnataka-based start-up has developed an AI-powered app, Shwaasa, that analyses cough sounds to screen for chronic lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. The tool has been validated by AIIMS and demonstrated high accuracy in testing. It could help bridge a significant diagnostic gap in Indias primary healthcare system, particularly in areas where spirometry is not available.
SC backs Karnataka's decision to seize JSW Steel's Rs 128 crore performance bonds
The Supreme Court has decided not to interfere with the Karnataka government's decision to confiscate JSW Steel's performance securities valued at Rs 128 crore. This decision comes from allegations that the company failed to achieve specified iron ore production benchmarks.
66-yr wait ends, J&K storm into Ranji final, set to take on Ktaka on Tuesday
Karnataka Man Kills Wife Over Loan Dispute, Buries Body In House Compound
Police later exhumed the body following due legal procedure. After conducting the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to the family.
2 men suffocate to death while cleaning septic tank in Bengaluru
Two friends, Shivakumar Nandurkar (51) and Ratan Hotkar (58), died of suspected asphyxiation while manually cleaning a septic tank in Madarasanahalli. Nandurkar entered the tank first and became unable to exit, prompting Hotkar to enter, where both tragically succumbed. An unnatural death case has been registered.
House Owner, Worker Suffocate To Death While Cleaning Septic Tank In Karnatakas Kalaburagi
With the assistance of local residents and police, both men were pulled out and rushed for medical attention. However, doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Karnataka build 802-run lead to assure Ranji Trophy final berth
Lucknow, Feb 18: Ravichandran Smaran scored his second successive hundred as Karnataka continued to grind down Uttarakhand to reach 299 for six in their second innings for a whopping overall lead of 802 runs on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal here on Wednesday. Karnataka assured a berth in the title clash against []
Ranji Trophy final set to be played at Hubballi
Bengaluru, Feb 18: The upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir is set to be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, from February 24. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has received conditional nod from the Karnataka state cabinet to host domestic, IPL and international matches after being on the sidelines since []
Karnataka Stray Dog Crisis Back In Focus As 6-Year-Old Girl Mauled In Vijayapura
The quick actions of a local shopkeeper and nearby residents prevented a fatality, as CCTV footage revealed the pack had surrounded the child and begun dragging her
Friend uses Bengaluru auto drivers account for cybercrime
SOPs for govt colleges to check fake certs
Govt announces Rs 550cr package to end Bengalurus garbage crisis
HC: Lingayat and Ganiga notmutually exclusive identities
Trash tussle erupts as trucks queue up, DKS threatens to dump waste at BJP MLAs doorsteps
Supreme Court upholds Karnataka's forfeiture of JSW Steel's 128 crore performance securities
In a significant legal ruling, the Supreme Court has chosen not to intervene with the Karnataka government's decision to confiscate 128 crore worth of performance securities from JSW Steel. This measure comes in light of the company's alleged shortfall in meeting iron ore production goals.
Success is about giving your best for the country: Pankaj Advani
In the past year, Pankaj Advani won his 36th national title and 10th mens snooker crown, claimed Asian gold in Doha and finished runner-up at the IBSF World Billiards Championship. As a Bangalore Times Headliner, he reflects on momentum, maturity and the mindset that keeps him at the top while staying rooted
Coming to India again is like coming back home: Scorpion
During the conversation, the band fondly recalled their last performance at Palace Grounds, even asking how far the new venue, NICE Grounds, was from the iconic space where they had previously performed at
A walk through Bengalurus attar territory
Man kills 58-year-old wife in Bengaluru on infidelity suspicion, arrested
Abuse Of Power: BJP Targets Karnataka Govt Over Throwaway Land Allotment For Congress Offices
BJP accuses Congress of allotting government land at concessional rates for Congress Bhavans in Karnataka.
Bengaluru man, 76, kills wife, 63, says, None to look after me
Blackmail tactics wont work: Shivakumar hits back at contractors over strike threat
Govt is mired in scams, claims Koppal BJP leadership
HDMC aims to boost twin-city infra with investment push
Behind U-turn on safari in Karnataka: Rebooting eco-tourism, ensuring villagers livelihood
FIRs to leave out victims names in rape, Pocso cases: Karnataka police
From 13C to 31C: Weather flip-flop leaves Bengalureans sniffling & wheezing
Karnataka sees major decline in farmer suicides
BJP state executive to pass resolution praising Centre for scrapping MGNREGA
BJP protest late arrival of Cong members by locking KCC meeting hall doors
Plan to shift KBVA to Bluru draws ire of child rights activists in NK
Bgavi Brahmin Samaj Trust seeks action against fraudulent land transfers
Hindalga residents fear worsening network outage as jail plans to strengthen jammers
Tension in Gangavathi as protesters lay siege to police station
DC seeks comprehensive development plan for Alnavar
DC inspects Chennamma Circle flyover work, sets six month completion deadline
Travel companys minibus catches fire in Bengaluru
Prisons dept ties up with KSOU, NIOS to educated inmates
NDPS checks to be introduced in all state prisons: Alok
Roadwork drags on, vendors turn bus shelter in Bengaluru into clothing outlet
Karnataka govt to clear 26-month salary arrears, but transport unions firm on protest today
Three killed in separate accidents in Bengaluru
Bengaluru airport ships 60m rose stems
NCB seizes 4.7 kg of cocaine worth 23.88 crore at KIA, Brazilian national held
Karnataka showcases its AI prowess at India AI Impact Summit
Karnataka IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted that the state has maintained its AI leadership in the country with dedicated policies.
Bengaluru youth dies on birthday as truck hits bike
Hospital staff go on snap strike
II PU student jumps to death from college building in Kanakapura
Culture Ministry funded event platformed incendiary hate speech: Congress
The Congress claimed that the Sanatan Sanstha was under investigation by the Karnataka government in connection with the murders of journalist Gauri Lankesh and scholar M.M. Kalburgi
SOP to verify authenticity of academic and other certificates of guest faculty of degree colleges
A Certificate Verification Committee should be mandatorily formed in every government first-grade college to verify the authenticity of the educational certificates of the guest faculty, as per the SOP
3 kidnap Bengaluru spa owner to pay online gambling debt, arrested; Victim rescued in 2 days
Opposition boycotts Kalaburagi City Corporation meeting
CRICKET | Hubballi frontrunner to host the Ranji Trophy final
Padikkal likely to lead Karnataka in the title clash despite injuring his right hand in the semifinals against Uttarakhand
Man sentenced to 10 years of RI for sexual assault on minor
RANJI TROPHY | Karnataka grinds Uttarakhand to dust with a mammoth lead
CRICKET | Despite losing skipper Padikkal to an injury, the southern side dismisses its rival for 233, takes strike again with a rejigged batting order and drives home its advantage with some assured knocks
Safari in Bandipur and Nagarahole to resume with fewer trips
Earlier safaris were operating for eight hours in a day which has been reduced to five hours now
Bengaluru traders seek urgent relocation of transformer after repeated blasts
TTD Chairman rubbishes Bhumanas claim on supply of ghee by Indapur Dairy
Karnataka Milk Federation always remained the TTDs biggest and dependable ghee supplier, meeting a whopping 62% of its total requirement, says B.R. Naidu
Police reunite children with parents
Global Alumni Meet 2026 to be held at PDA Engineering College from February 21
Hubballi: Strict measures are being taken to curb drugs, says DGP of Prisons
Alok Kumar says that inmates are being subjected to regular medical check-ups to detect any access to or use of narcotics.
Farmers body condemns Forest Ministers decision to allow resumption of jungle safari
KDA urges for restoration of century old government schools
Week-long national integration camp at BCU
Belagavi: Students trained by Sri Chaitanya excel in JEE
JEE (Mains) results - Sri Channabasaveshwar Gurukul PU Science College
GST rationalisation likely to impact Karnatakas Budget size
With GST rate rationalisation pinching revenue collection, Karnataka government is not only expecting a widening of fiscal deficit, but also the overall goal of having a nominal revenue surplus budget slip away by a couple of years
Belagavi: BDCC bank to evolve into multipurpose co-op institution, says chairman
Deposits are increasing by around 20 crore per day, says Anna Saheb Jolle.
Karnataka HC disposes of petition seeking court intervention to solve Bengalurus traffic woes
ICAI to hold seminar on Budget 2026 in Mysuru on Feb 21
Former Lokaykta of Karnataka and former Supreme Court judge N. Santosh Hegde has said that in order to bring about large scale change, the society should learn to honour the honest individuals.
Bengaluru: Farmers on other stretches of BBC project hold out, impasse continues
Road humps in Shivamogga: Following fatal accident, corporation decides to remove unscientific humps
Flyover work to be completed within six months, says Dharwad Deputy Commissioner
Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R. says substantial work has already been completed
NIRBHIKAM 2K26 on February 19 and 20
RTO emphasises on safe riding practices
Bridge pier suffers damage, traffic diverted
RPF intensifies crackdown on illegal vending on trains and platforms
Kalaburagi: Police and doctors strive to build healthy society, says Police Commissioner
Ranji Trophy | Its important that all the batters fire, says Karnatakas Smaran
Corporatenonprofit initiative funds NICU care for 20 critically ill newborns across five states
A corporate-nonprofit collaboration between Tekion and the Neonates Foundation of India has funded critical NICU treatment for 20 severely ill newborns from economically vulnerable families across five states. This initiative provided over 700 days of specialized care, including life-saving medication and monitoring, for infants facing prematurity, respiratory distress, and sepsis, alleviating significant financial burdens for their parents.
KSRTC employee found murdered in Hassan district of Karnataka
The police suspect that Veerappa had been murdered by his relatives over a property dispute
Sula Vineyards promoter holding rises to 24.5%, first purchase since IPO in 2022. Check details
Promoter activity returned at Sula Vineyards as Rajeev Suresh Samant lifted his stake to 24.5%the first increase since the 2022 IPO. The move comes despite weak Q3 numbers, with profits hit by tactical destocking in Karnataka and softer demand in Bengaluru.
Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Scare at Rajamahendravaram Courts
The alerts, which follow similar incidents reported earlier in Gujarat and Karnataka, have now spread across multiple judicial complexes in the Telugu states.
A former ISRO employee, Nagesh Ishwar Rao, was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly strangling his wife, Sandhya Shri, to death. Police revealed Rao cited anxieties about his wife's future as his motive. The couple's daughter, residing in the US, has been notified. An investigation into the tragic incident is ongoing.
Karnataka govt seeks to regulate media presence in Vidhana Soudha; BJP cries press freedom
A fresh row has erupted at Vidhana Soudha as the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms seeks to regulate media movement within the legislature complex, citing security concerns. Journalists will be restricted to a designated portico area to obtain reactions, a move criticized as an attempt to curb press freedom.

